Neith
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Just thought I'd throw this out there:
Coconut oil and castor oil seem to have anti-fungal/anti-bacterial properties. This is news to me, I dunno about y'all. I know a lot of people use sulfur based growth aides and synthetic antifungals for hair growth...
Castor Oil - Approximately 90% Ricinoleic Acid
Ricinoleic acid is effective in preventing the growth of numerous species of viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and molds. It's successful as a topical treatment for ringworm, keratoses, skin inflammation, abrasions, fungal-infected finger- and toenails, acne, and chronic pruritus (itching). Generally, for these conditions the affected area is wrapped each night in a castor oil-soaked cloth.
Coconut Oil - Approximately 40% Lauric Acid and 8% Caprylic Acid
Lauric acid is known in the pharmaceutical industries as an antimicrobial. You many have heard of its cousin, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. It's commonly used in soaps and shampoos for its ability to remove fats (grease) with water.
Caprylic acid can be used to treat and cure of fungus infections and yeast infections, especially systemic, chronic, or recurrent fungus infection and yeast infection caused by Candida albicans intestinal yeast overgrowth (Candidiasis).
Interesting stuff, huh?
Seems that the Lauric acid in coconut oil is more beneficial inside the body, but it may have anti bacterial/fungal properties outside as well.
Haven't heavily researched this, but seems to be some solid info there.
I think it'd make a good alternative to coochie cream
Coconut oil and castor oil seem to have anti-fungal/anti-bacterial properties. This is news to me, I dunno about y'all. I know a lot of people use sulfur based growth aides and synthetic antifungals for hair growth...
Castor Oil - Approximately 90% Ricinoleic Acid
Ricinoleic acid is effective in preventing the growth of numerous species of viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and molds. It's successful as a topical treatment for ringworm, keratoses, skin inflammation, abrasions, fungal-infected finger- and toenails, acne, and chronic pruritus (itching). Generally, for these conditions the affected area is wrapped each night in a castor oil-soaked cloth.
Coconut Oil - Approximately 40% Lauric Acid and 8% Caprylic Acid
Lauric acid is known in the pharmaceutical industries as an antimicrobial. You many have heard of its cousin, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. It's commonly used in soaps and shampoos for its ability to remove fats (grease) with water.
Caprylic acid can be used to treat and cure of fungus infections and yeast infections, especially systemic, chronic, or recurrent fungus infection and yeast infection caused by Candida albicans intestinal yeast overgrowth (Candidiasis).
http://www.healthy-oil-planet.com/lauric-acid.html
http://www.fungusfocus.com/html/caprylic_acid.htm
http://www.fungusfocus.com/html/caprylic_acid.htm
Interesting stuff, huh?
Seems that the Lauric acid in coconut oil is more beneficial inside the body, but it may have anti bacterial/fungal properties outside as well.
Haven't heavily researched this, but seems to be some solid info there.
I think it'd make a good alternative to coochie cream
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. Too smelly.
